Jorge Beleza - Health Benefits of Movement, Exercise, and Walking
In this episode my guest Jorge Beleza, with a PhD on Exercise Physiology, and a special interest on high-altitude mountaineering, is bringing his life-long passion over movement through insightful, and educated research he conducted with a team of experts to understand movement benefits for the prevention of liver disease.
His interest in evolutionary history enriches our conversation as we go through the experiences of movement, specifically by walking in Nature and its impact on our body, mind, and overall well-being. Beyond the benefits of being in nature, Jorge points to the unique capacity humans have to adapt and adjust to the environment. This leads to creative thinking and is directly connected to survival and health.
This episode interests anyone seeking knowledge on movement benefits for longevity, and how can walking in nature increases happiness, adaptation skills, and creativity.
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